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Omam Kuzhambu | Ajwain Kuzhambu

Ajwain is known as omam in Tamil, vaamu in Telugu It is also referred to as carom seeds, thymol seeds. Ajwain seeds helps in easy digestion. It is also good remedy for acidity. This is a No Onion No garlic and No tomato Kuzhambu. Serve this spicy Omam Kuzhambu with rice and papad. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Ajwain Kuzhambu | Omam Kuzhambu.Preparation Time: 5 minsCook Time: 20 minsYields: 2 Servings

Ingredients: Table 1: To Dry roast and grind

Ajwain | Omam

2 tsp

Coriander seeds | Dhaniya

1 tbsp

Chana dal | Kadalai paruppu

1 tsp

Urad dal | Ulutham paruppu

1 tsp

Cumin seeds | Seeragam

1 tsp

Red chillies

2

Black pepper | Milagu

1/2 tsp

Fenugreek seeds | Vendhayam

1/4 tsp

Table 2:

Oil

2 tsp

Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp

Urad dal

1 tsp

Curry leaves

5 to 8

Asafoetida powder | Hing

Pinch

Turmeric powder

Tamarind

Half Lemon Size

Salt

As needed

Instructions:

Dry roast all the ingredients in table 1. Allow it to cool and grind it into smooth powder in blender or mixie.

Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the seeds and fibre to get the tamarind juice. Add turmeric powder and keep it ready.